The UK imports half its food from abroad, and industry groups have warned new tariffs and custom delays from a no-deal Brexit could lead to empty supermarket shelves and higher prices.

The UK imports half its food from abroad, and industry groups have warned new tariffs and custom delays from a no-deal Brexit could lead to empty supermarket shelves and higher prices.

Last week the government announced it would be making preparations to ensure an adequate supply of food and medicines if we left without a deal – implying the food industry would have the role of stockpiling. Amid criticism, Theresa May said people should actually take “reassurance and comfort” from these preparations.

Last week the government announced it would be making preparations to ensure an adequate supply of food and medicines if we left without a deal – implying the food industry would have the role of stockpiling. Amid criticism, Theresa May said people should actually take “reassurance and comfort” from these preparations.

Stockpile food in the event of a no-deal Brexit? Dream on | James Ball

We’d like to know what you would choose to stockpile in light of a no-deal Brexit. The British Retail Consortium has said stockpiling food is not a practical response, that “retailers do not have the facilities to house stockpiled goods and in the case of fresh produce, it is simply not possible to do so” – but what food and other products would you stockpile if you could?

We’d like to know what you would choose to stockpile in light of a no-deal Brexit. The British Retail Consortium has said stockpiling food is not a practical response, that “retailers do not have the facilities to house stockpiled goods and in the case of fresh produce, it is simply not possible to do so” – but what food and other products would you stockpile if you could?

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